It's a test of arm and core strength, and a test of balance. But that feeling you get when you manage to lift your toes off the ground, balancing on nothing but your arms, is a feeling like no other. It's fun, but more than that, it's empowering.

If you've been to any of our yoga classes here at Retreat in the last few weeks, you already know: We're talking about crow pose.

We've been playing with crow a lot in class recently. Because not only is it a beautiful posture that strengthens your core and upper arms, but it's also a great transition for other poses, such as headstand. Not there yet? No worries. It's all about practice, persistence and patience. Already we've seen so much progression in our classes. But just in case you're still unsure about where to start, here are the basic steps to getting into crow, as demonstrated by Lindsay.

Step 1: Come into a forward fold, bending from the hips and bringing your belly close to your thighs.